Richard I. Cohen, “Review of ‘Holocaust Memory Reframed: Museums and the Challenges of Representation’, by Jennifer Hansen-Glucklich,” East European Jewish Affairs, vol. 45, no. 2-3 (2015): 340-334 (original) (raw)

This review analyzes Jennifer Hansen-Glucklich's work on Holocaust memory and representation in museums, particularly focusing on the architectural narratives and visitor engagement within these institutions. It highlights the comparative analysis of significant exhibits in Yad Vashem and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), emphasizing how artifacts evoke emotional responses and contribute to the concept of 'civil religion.' The critique also touches on the broader implications of architectural design in Holocaust museums as a means to convey messages and values, while questioning the innovative contributions of recent works in this area.